How to Help Lake County After the Fire
The fires in Lake County still burn. While they are 97% or 100% contained, that only means they are no
Wine and Words in Three Volumes
I happened last week to be eating lunch at a small cafe that had a wine store and bar attached.
I’ll Drink to That: Robert Bohr of Charlie Bird
It’s the BIG THREE HUNDRED for the I’ll Drink to That! podcast, which has been going for over 3 years
Vinography Images: Over a Barrel
Over a Barrel SONOMA, CA: Wine barrels greet visitors to Schug Carneros Wine Estate in Sonoma, California. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this
Warm Up: Sicilian Wine
Most scholars believe that the locations in The Odyssey had real life correlations on the Mediterranean map. In Book 9
I’ll Drink to That: Salvatore Geraci of Palari
Episode 299 of I’ll Drink to That has been released. It features Salvatore Geraci, proprietor of the Palari winery in
Vinography Unboxed: Week of September 27, 2015
Hello, and welcome (back — I’ve been too busy to open boxes lately) to my periodic dig through the samples
Wine News: What I’m reading the Week of 9/27
I read a lot of stuff about wine on the Internet. People frequently ask me for recommendations. But there’s just
The Lodi Zinfandel Revolution Continues
Let me begin with total honesty. I fell out of love with Zinfandel. When I first got into wine, I
I’ll Drink to That: Master Sommelier Guy Stout
Episode 298 of I’ll Drink to That has been released, and it features Master Sommelier Guy Stout, of Glazers Distributors
Vinography Images: Fall is Here
Fall is Here HEALDSBURG, CA: Fall arrives in Sonoma County’s Rockpile AVA, near Healdsburg, California. Located one hour north of
Warm Up: Texas Wine Today
As it did everywhere in the United States, Prohibition crippled the Texas wine industry, and just one winery, Val Verde,
I’ll Drink to That: Craig Collins of the ELM Restaurant Group
Episode 297 of I’ll Drink to That has been released. It features Craig Collins, Beverage Director of the ELM Restaurant
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/20
I read a lot of stuff about wine on the Internet. People frequently ask me for recommendations. But there’s just
The Essence of Wine Wins a Roederer Award
I’m quite thrilled to announce that last week my book, The Essence of Wine, was awarded the Chairman’s Prize at
I’ll Drink to That: Carenn Jackson of Glazer’s
Episode 296 of I’ll Drink to That has been released, and it features Carenn Jackson, who until very recently was
Vinography Unboxed: Week of September 13, 2015
Hello, and welcome (back — I’ve been too busy to open boxes lately) to my periodic dig through the samples
Vinography Images: True Blue
True Blue SANTA YNEZ, CA: An irrigation pond at Star Lane Vineyard & Winery estate, located in the Happy Valley
2015 Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: September 28, San Francisco
In the villages of Champagne, harvest having taken place more than a week ago, the wine is already through its
